A most eventful MENWNS ride to The Compasses, as predicted there was no precipitation but there was quite a bit of water under wheel, up & over bottom bracket and up to hubs
Feet got a little soggy and Claud no doubt didn't appreciate the flood waters but the thought of meeting Tomsk for a pint (or three) drove me on to Littley Green! A short photo story....no pics of actually going through 18"+ deep puddles as I find it difficult to swim and take photos at the same time
One regret for the evening was that the road to TMNH was shut, probably due to Papermill Lock being flooded - I didn't go to investigate but feel cheated out of an ascent.
My
route is here for those interested in avoiding flooding in the future.
Little BraxtedA very tame shallow puddle just after the river bridge in Little BraxtedEntrance to Nounsley Ford I had to go have a look didn't I??
Nounsley Ford footbridge under water I turned round!
Sportsmans Lane A landrover driver came past as I was assessing the situation and agreed I should be ok on the footbridge.
Sportsmans Lane footbridgeSportsmans Lane footbridge Flowing a bit quick to try riding through
There were a few of these - this one at Fuller StreetWhat these pics don't show are the over-the-hubs standing water (an extension to the River Ter) in Littley Green Road which I decided was too deep to ride through when I was half way through but had to keep going, couldn't very well turn back could I.....? I did get a curious look from a car driver rescuing his mate from the water where he had clearly failed to negotiate the standing water - at least my electrics didn't short out
Beer report - 3 pints of Wibbler's Apprentice enjoyed whilst shoes emptied some of their contents on Joss's floor